Best Gaming Peripherals 2026: Mice, Keyboards and Headsets Tested

Best Gaming Mouse 2026: Logitech G Pro X 2 Superlight

At 60 grams with the HERO 2 sensor (36,000 DPI, 888 IPS tracking speed), the G Pro X 2 Superlight is still the mouse that every competitor benchmarks against. Wireless via Lightspeed 2 with a 95-hour battery life, zero perceptible wireless latency, and a symmetrical shape that works for palm, claw, and fingertip grip styles. The 2026 version adds onboard memory for five profile presets and a slightly wider thumb notch that improves grip consistency during rapid tracking motions.

For competitive FPS players, the combination of 60g weight and Lightspeed 2 wireless makes this the definitive choice. Budget alternative: the Pulsar X2V2 at 51g for users who want even lighter.

Best Gaming Keyboard 2026: SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

The Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 carries OmniPoint 3 Hall Effect magnetic switches with per-key adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 4.0mm. In practice, this means you can set movement keys to 0.2mm actuation for faster input registration in shooters, while setting ability keys to 2.0mm to prevent accidental presses. No other keyboard on the market offers this level of customisation at a component level.

Hall Effect switches also have theoretically infinite lifespan — no physical contact means no wear. The Gen 3 adds a new magnetic wrist rest and USB-C detachable cable. At ~180 EUR, it is expensive but will outlast any traditional mechanical keyboard you've owned.

Best Gaming Headset 2026: Sony WH-1000XM6 Gaming Edition

Sony's WH-1000XM6 Gaming Edition is the first audiophile-grade headphone to fully integrate console gaming features. Wireless via Bluetooth 5.4 and Sony's 2.4GHz gaming dongle simultaneously, the XM6 GE supports 360 Spatial Sound on PS5, Dolby Atmos on Xbox, and LDAC for high-resolution wireless audio on PC. Noise cancellation is class-leading. The microphone boom is detachable and replaceable.

Best Budget Peripheral Combo Under 200 EUR

Mouse: Logitech G305 Lightspeed (50g, 200-hour battery, ~50 EUR). Keyboard: Keychron K8 Pro with Gateron Red switches (~100 EUR). Headset: HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (300-hour battery, 7.1 surround, ~120 EUR). Total: ~270 EUR. This combination delivers a genuine competitive setup at a fraction of flagship prices and is the recommendation for players building their first serious gaming station.